Child and adolescent psychiatry

R., & Stein, A. (2003). The offspring of mothers with eating disorders. European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 12, i110-i119. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00787-003-1114-8 Stein, A., Woolley, H., Cooper, S., Winterbottom, J., Fairburn, C. G., & Cortina-Borja, M. (2006). Eating habits and attitudes among 10-year-old children of mothers with eating disorders: Longitudinal study. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 189(4), 324-329. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.105.014316 Stitt, N., &…

at a young age.[6] Take a look at these notable findings: • Lifetime Affects Dr. Laurence Steinberg, a developmental psychologist specializing in adolescence, described the way school environments shape students’ experiences. He concluded that adolescent brain development comes with significant opportunities and serious risks. Teenagers have the capacity to flourish if they are in a caring, supportive environment, but if they 're exposed to a toxic environment, they can be harmed in ways that…

Addiction is a growing epidemic in the world. Substance abuse has a tremendous effect on society. It not only impacts the individual, it affects families, communities and taxpayers. It discriminates against no creed anybody can become a victim to drugs, legal or illegal. I have decided to discuss this topic because I, like many people in the world have had a close family member who was addicted to drugs. No one has been able to completely answer the question of what causes substance abuse…

Detection”, the author states that in Wilson’s article, a child who had severe temper-tantrums was diagnosed with antipsychotics when he was eighteen months old and by the time he reached the age of three, his drug schedule had prolonged with a plethora of new medicines, such as Risperdal. The decision of describing Risperdal was made within a few minutes by the pediatrician, as she just glanced at him and believed that he had autism. As the child grew older, the mother comprehended that her…

Personal Statement What aspirations, experiences, or relationships have motivated you to pursue the study of medicine and the Joint Admission Medical Program? Please explain why or how. * (5000 characters) My interest in medicine sparked when I was an adolescent being cared for by my pediatrician, Dr. Gonzalez. As a kid, I consistently had shortness of breath and wheezing during sports competitions. As a result, Dr. Gonzalez diagnosed me with asthma and prescribed an inhaler and nebulizer to…

vulnerable patients from birth through to adolescent they are specialised in caring for children. Paediatric nursing entails skills that are similar to that of other branches of nursing such as communication skills and listening skills however some of the skills that paediatric nursing entails are also complex. Caring for young patients may seem simple; however paediatric nurses have to learn and understand about major developmental milestones, from infants to adolescents, Changes with each age…

SSRI’s and SNRI’s Efficacy Rates in Treating MDD Amongst Different Age Groups Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common mental disorders in the U.S and is considered among the most burdensome diseases in the world. Major Depressive Disorders affects many different age groups ranging from children to the elderly population. A principal symptom of depression is anhedonia, which consists of a lack of interest or pleasure in usual daily activities that would typically be…

The word tattoo itself means 'to mark something'. Unfortunately, Martin does not explain the history of tattoos in his article. Instead, Martin takes the approach as to explain his thought-out reasoning’s on why adolescents get body decorations in today's day and age. Martin stays unbiased in his argument he states understandable facts supporting the teenager’s decisions, but also states how he believes that they are cries for attention. He also relies on the help…

According to Dr. Catherine Sabiston it’s been proven that the earlier on a child starts playing a sport, or participating in physical activity, the better it is for their overall mental health and they become less likely to show symptoms of depression as an adult. There was also a study conducted at D’Youville College in 2005 that…

maternal and child mental health, neurology and public health, disorder management, etc. Clicking each category one by one, I noticed that…